Postdoc in Neurodevelopmental Disease at Department of Neuroscience
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We invite applications for the position at the Sørensen Laboratory, Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Denmark.
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for studies of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release for a 2-year position to start at January 1st 2024 or after agreement.
Background
We seek an excellent postdoc with a high potential for original research. The project focuses on the molecular basis for neurodevelopmental disease caused by mutation in the synaptic release machinery (see Verhage and Sørensen, 2020, Neuron 107(1):22-37). This will be done using a combination of genetic tools (mouse knockins and expression vectors), advanced microscopy, and electrophysiology in central neurons and adrenal chromaffin cells. We aim at identifying the molecular basis for epilepsy caused by these diseases.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experiences:
Essential experience and skills:
Optional skills
Our research
The Sørensen team is interdisciplinary, interactive and international and welcomes team members of any nationality, gender and age. Our work is focused on understanding the molecular mechanism of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release, and to understand the consequences of disease conditions. Information on the Sørensen group can be found on https://in.ku.dk/research/jakob-balslev-soerensen/.
Your job
The specific aim of the current position is to investigate the mechanism behind a class of neurodevelopmental diseases. You will participate in making a plan for the exact experiments to be performed. Together with other group member, your tasks will be to design experiments, perform electrophysiological recordings, analyze results, and write up papers.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories in the new ‘Mærsk Tower’, https://maersktower.ku.dk/
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 (two) years. Starting date is 1. January 2024, or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,000 DKK/ approx. 4,800 Euro (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.
Questions
For further information please contact, please contact Professor Jakob Balslev Sørensen [email protected].
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate (if applicable), c) transcript of records, including courses followed and marks obtained. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.
5. Letters of recommendation and the name of at least two references
Application deadline: 5 October 2023, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic researcher for studies of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release for a 2-year position to start at January 1st 2024 or after agreement.
Background
We seek an excellent postdoc with a high potential for original research. The project focuses on the molecular basis for neurodevelopmental disease caused by mutation in the synaptic release machinery (see Verhage and Sørensen, 2020, Neuron 107(1):22-37). This will be done using a combination of genetic tools (mouse knockins and expression vectors), advanced microscopy, and electrophysiology in central neurons and adrenal chromaffin cells. We aim at identifying the molecular basis for epilepsy caused by these diseases.
Qualifications:
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experiences:
Essential experience and skills:
- PhD or equivalent degree in natural or medical science
- You are highly experienced in single-cell electrophysiological techniques
- You have solid experience either with cell culture methods or brain slices.
- You are enthusiastic, highly motivated and a self-starter.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Excellent English skills written and spoken.
Optional skills
- Experience with molecular biology techniques.
Our research
The Sørensen team is interdisciplinary, interactive and international and welcomes team members of any nationality, gender and age. Our work is focused on understanding the molecular mechanism of synaptic transmission and neurotransmitter release, and to understand the consequences of disease conditions. Information on the Sørensen group can be found on https://in.ku.dk/research/jakob-balslev-soerensen/.
Your job
The specific aim of the current position is to investigate the mechanism behind a class of neurodevelopmental diseases. You will participate in making a plan for the exact experiments to be performed. Together with other group member, your tasks will be to design experiments, perform electrophysiological recordings, analyze results, and write up papers.
Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Neuroscience, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories in the new ‘Mærsk Tower’, https://maersktower.ku.dk/
Terms of employment
The employment as postdoc is a full time and fixed-term position for 2 (two) years. Starting date is 1. January 2024, or after agreement.
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). Currently, the monthly salary starts at 36,000 DKK/ approx. 4,800 Euro (October 2023-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.
Non-Danish and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.
The position is covered by the “Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at the Universities” of June 28, 2013.
Questions
For further information please contact, please contact Professor Jakob Balslev Sørensen [email protected].
Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).
Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:
1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate (if applicable), c) transcript of records, including courses followed and marks obtained. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.
5. Letters of recommendation and the name of at least two references
Application deadline: 5 October 2023, 23.59pm CET
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.
You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/
The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
Kilde: Jobnet.dk
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- Torsdag den 05. oktober 2023
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